Derek Thompson
Age: 76 | From: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Person Details
Birthday: 1948-04-04 22:50:20
Aliases: Elain and Derek , Elaine and Derek
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Movie Involvements: 10
TV Involvements: 4
Most Famous Work
Biography
Derek Thompson (born 4 April 1948) is a Northern Irish actor, most notable for playing Charlie Fairhead in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty since 1986. In 2017, it was revealed that this role has made Thompson the highest paid actor within the BBC with a salary of £350,000-£399,000 per annum. Prior to the lead role in Casualty he starred in several films including The Long Good Friday, TV series such as Harry's Game and The Gentle Touch and several celebrated stints at The National Theatre. As a musician, he was also part of a folk duo with his twin sister Elaine in the 1960s.
Most Famous Work
Holby City
(1999) Charlie Fairhead
Casualty
(1986) Charlie Fairhead
Bergerac
(1981) Wyatt
The Long Good Friday
(1980) Jeff
Yanks
(1979) Ken
Harry's Game
(1982) Billy Downes
Wild Geese II
(1985) Hourigan
Breaking Glass
(1980) AndyActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Charlie Fairhead | |
| 1998 | Herbie Ferguson | |
| 1986 | Charlie Fairhead | |
| Bruce Curran | ||
| 1985 | Hourigan | |
| Frank Crossan | ||
| 1982 | N/A | |
| Billy Downes | ||
| 1981 | Wyatt | |
| 1980 | Jeff | |
| Andy | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1979 | Harry | |
| Ken | ||
| 1978 | Skinner | |
| 1977 | Chet | |
| 1976 | N/A | |
| 1965 | Singer (Derek and Elaine) | |
| Homeless Man | ||
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
